Makravank Monastery

[2] The 13th-century church dedicated to Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) has a circular tambour and a conical cupola.

Narrow windows with bell style arches are positioned at each of the four cardinal directions.

A semi-circular tympanum above the entry to S. Astvatsatsin contains a single-line inscription in Armenian and four Armenian-style crosses in bas-relief.

The adjacent (south) 10th/11th-century Holy Redeemer chapel[4] is a simple building with a gable roof.

A smaller semi-circular tympanum rests above the door to the chapel, while two large khachkars sit in front.

S. Astvatsatsin Church during winter